Answers

Subtract 35/9 from 35/50

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

35/50 - 35/9 is -287/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   35/9 = 35 × 50/9 × 50 = 1750/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/450 - 1750/450 = 315 - 1750/450 = -1435/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -287/90

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